"I did meet a lot of people that day," Elle said apologetically.
Howard laughed it off good naturedly. "Don't worry about it! I'm more surprised I haven't seen you around since then. It's been years!"
"Collin and Elle don't currently live in New York," Royce explained. "She's been off at vet school all this time but they'll be moving back this summer once she finishes her surgical residency."
"Really? A surgical vet! That's impressive for a girl your age."
Elle was slightly surprised by his response. Most people in high society looked down on her for not jumping wholeheartedly into life as an heiress despite not growing up that way.
She didn't know what to make of this man. If Collin was right that he pressured his grandson to get married, why was he acting more okay with 'normal' things than Royce used to? Collin didn't think the bride was from high society though so that sort of made sense.
"Thank you," she said simply.
